Edward S. Czekansky
May 12, 2019
Edward S. Czekansky, age 75, died Sunday at home with his family. He was a life resident of Canton, 1961 graduate of Timken Vocational High School, graduate of the University of Akron and Malone University, retired from the Timken Company after 40 years of service and was a member of Christ the Servant Parish. Survived by his wife, Elaine (Makley)...
Laurence “Larry” Adair Merriman
May 12, 2019
Laurence "Larry" Adair Merriman, 90, died May 12, 2019 in Daniel Island, SC following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia "Pat"; three sons and three daughters-in-law (Mark and Heidi in Newport Beach, CA; Mike and Linda in Daniel Island, SC; and Jeff and Tracey in North Canton); six grandchildren (Meghan (Chris), Connor, Heather...
Phillip Mcnickle, Jr.
May 11, 2019
Phillip McNickle Jr, loving husband and father was called home by God on Saturday, May 11th at the age of 56. Phillip was born September 4, 1962 in Canton, Ohio. He was a hard working steel worker of 35 years. Phillip enjoyed on-line gaming, playing cards and riding his Harley. One of his most favorite past times was spending the...
Mary Jane Mckean
May 6, 2019
Mary Jane McKean, age 97, died Monday. She was life resident of Canton. Preceded in death by her husband, James W. McKean. Survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Nancy McKean and three grandchildren. Services are private.
Donna Kay (Erickson) Waechter
May 5, 2019
Donna Kay (Erickson) Waechter, age 72, died Sunday, May 5, 2019. She was a life resident of Canton, 1964 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and was the owner/operator of Central Typesetting Company. Survived by her husband of 44 years, John F. Waechter, daughter, Lisa (Ron) Teeple of Canton, sister, Mary "Cookie" (Ermanno) DeDominicis of Louisville and many nieces and...
Joseph M. “Joey” Kinkopf, Jr.
May 4, 2019
Joseph M. "Joey" Kinkopf, Jr., age 62, of Clinton, Ohio passed away at the Kiener Home on Saturday, May 4, 2019 from an extended illness. Joey was one of God's special children. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph M. Kinkopf (2004) and his mother, Mildred Kinkopf (2010). Survived by his sisters, Patricia M. (Robert) Rohrer and Carolyn...
Marilyn M. "Lynn" Kempthorn
May 3, 2019
Marilyn "Lynn" Kempthorn, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 3, 2019. Born in Dayton, she had lived in Canton most of her life. She was a graduate of The Ohio State University, member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and a former member of the Junior League of Canton. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard J....
Todd A. Bucey
Apr 22, 2019
Todd A. Bucey, age 66, died Monday surrounded by friends after an extended illness. He lived in Canton most of his life, 1970 graduate of Lehman High School, earned a Bachelor of Business in Finance at Kent State University and was a retired salesman. Preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Kathleen Bucci and a sister, Judy Bucey. Survived...
Donald R. Colaner
Apr 21, 2019
Donald R. Colaner, age 90, died Sunday. He was a life resident of Canton, graduate of Saint Joseph Catholic School, 1946 graduate of Timken Vocational High School and was a 1955 graduate of Purdue University. Don began his career as an Electrical Apprentice at Hilscher-Clarke Electric and retired as President. He also taught the electric trade at various schools. He...
Shirley Ann Blackburn
Apr 20, 2019
Shirley Ann Blackburn, age 63, died Saturday, April 20th after a long battle with cancer. She had lived in Canton most of her life and had worked at Aultman Hospital and most recently at the Nuthouse Bar and Saloon. Survived by sons, Cliff (Shannon) Blackburn, Ken Blackburn and Daniel (Melissa) Blackburn, grandchildren, Amber, CJ, Siera, Samantha, Austin, Jason, Danny Jr.,...
Adeline V. Mazzarella
Apr 19, 2019
Adeline V. Mazzarella, age 99, died Friday. She was a life resident of Canton, retired from Rold Gold Foods after 24 years of service and was a member Saint Anthony Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph M. Mazzarella, parents, Luigi and Raffaela Tersigni, sisters and brothers-in-law, Rose and Alex Bernardini and Mary and Stephen Frannyish, brothers and...
Charles M. Gulling
Apr 18, 2019
Charles M. Guilling, age 85, died Thursday. Born in Harrisburg, he had lived in North Canton most of his life, 1951 graduate of Louisville High School, 1957 graduate of the University of Cincinnati and was retired from the Timken Company as a Mechanical Engineer after 45 years of service. Charles was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church (North Canton)...
Harry "Jd" Dorosky
Apr 17, 2019
Harry "JD" Dorosky, age 74, passed away April 17th after a brief struggle with Cancer. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Dorothea Dorosky and brothers, Gary Dorosky and Robert Dorosky. He is survived by his loving wife Melissa "Missy" Dorosky and her family, including his very special great-nephews and great-nieces. Also survived by three sisters, two brothers and...
Linda R. (Crislip) Vance
Apr 16, 2019
Linda R. (Crislip) Vance, age 60, died Tuesday due to Heart issues. She was a life resident of Canton and was employed at Einstein Brothers Bagels for over 20 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward Vance. Survived by her sister, Dawn (Paul) Jarvis, brothers, Steve (Janine) Crislip and Scott Crislip and nieces and nephews, Christina, Joey and Stewart...
Susan B. Piero
Apr 11, 2019
Susan Bernadetta Piero (Sanford) joined her husband Richard in Heaven on April 11, 2019 in Louisville, Ohio at the age of 82. Susan is survived by her children: Jeffrey, Todd, daughter- in-laws Dawn and Wendy, grandchildren: Geoffrey, Viktor, Claudia, Conrad, and Constance, and sister, Judy Mossides. Susan was born on August 23, 1936 in Canton, Ohio to Charles "Chuck" and...
Edward A. Davis
Apr 9, 2019
Edward A. Davis, age 55, of Canton, died Tuesday. He was a life resident of Canton, 1981 graduate of GlenOak High School and had worked as a mechanic and in the construction industry. Survived by his wife, Christine Ann Davis, daughters, Brandy Ann Davis and Lynda Ann Davis and a sister, Dianna (Dennis) Harmon. Preceded in death by his parents,...
Virginia M. “Ginger” Griesen
Apr 7, 2019
Virginia M. "Ginger" Griesen, age 80 died Sunday after a short illness. She was a life resident of Canton and 1957 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She started to work at 16 years old at Schuman Drugs at the Soda Fountain and retired as an Assistant Manager after 40 years of service and then worked at Saint Michael the...
Anne Bradley Chapman
Apr 6, 2019
Anne Bradley Chapman, age 98, died Saturday, April 6, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in LaVerne, Alabama, she had lived in Canton most of her life and was a member of the Northwest Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Chapman Sr., parents, James and Sarah Bradley and 12 sisters and brothers. Survived by her...
Thomas Bryant
Apr 6, 2019
Thomas Bryant, age 53, died April 6, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a life resident of Canton and a 1984 graduate of McKinley High School. Survived by his wife, Linda Bryant, daughters, Kellye Bryant and Shannon (Kevin) Butterfield, sons, Tommy Bryant, Adam Bryant and Seth Bradshaw, grandchildren, Nathan, Noah, Sophia, Roxanne and Jude, parents, Connie and Roger...
Opal E. Marshall
Apr 5, 2019
Opal E. Marshall., age 86, died Friday. Born in Beverly, West Virginia, she had lived in Canton most of her life, was retired from the Hoover Company and enjoyed gardening and reading. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley C. Marshall, granddaughter, Tammy Newingham, five sisters and nine brothers. Survived by her daughters, Sonya Pearson of Fort White, Florida, Vicky...
